What Happened When a Protestant Pilot Met Japan’s Future Shogun Discover how William Adams became a notable figure after his harrowing sea voyage to the Spice Islands in 1598.

The story that inspired Shōgun is real—and wilder than fiction. From Rotterdam to the samurai class of Japan. Read how William Adams made it happen. #ShogunRealStory #WilliamAdams #StoryThatInspires #FeudalJapan